WALVIS BAY – Hopes of finding missing engineering student Matheus Sheehama (24) alive were shattered when his remains were discovered, washed ashore at Independence Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Sheehama went missing on 27 July after attending a braai with his girlfriend, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the ongoing case. Five suspects –...
KHORIXAS – President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday inaugurated the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre, breathing life into the hopes of many in Kunene, a region among the poorest in the land. During yesterday’s event that saw the small rusty town of Khorixas come to a standstill, he implored private institutions to join hands with the government through...
The latest statistics from the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund indicate that 237 people have died in road accidents countrywide so far this year. The data also reveals that there were 3 153 accidents on Namibia’s roads that caused injury to 3 153 people countrywide during the same period. Namibia is one of the countries...
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the country to explore ways to utilise local uranium resources. Namibia is ranked as the world’s third-largest producer of uranium, but the country still imports about 70% of its electricity. “As our country becomes a more prominent player in the supply of uranium, we should also consider how Namibia...
Township Rollers’ media officer Pako Lebanna said playing against African Stars would provide a valuable opportunity to assess the team’s readiness for the upcoming FNB Botswana Premier League season. The two teams will square off this Saturday at Independence Stadium in Windhoek at 16h00 in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the...
George Sanzila The year 2024 has brought a stark and painful reality to the Ohangwena region. Amidst a growing crisis, distressing numbers reveal a severe malnutrition epidemic affecting children under five. Recent reports expose a dire situation: 510 outpatient visits for malnutrition, 705 children enrolled in health programmes, 244 hospital admissions, and, tragically, 18 deaths...
As Swapo members gear up to compete for parliamentary seats at the electoral college, known as “the pot”, information minister Emma Theofelus’ return to Parliament may face an obstacle. Some within the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) are allegedly throwing spanners in her works. Insiders in the SPYL claim that Theofelus’ path back to Parliament...
OUTJO – The Outjo Municipality has come under the spotlight for allegedly lowering requirements for the CEO position to suit a certain in-house candidate, New Era has learnt. Town mayor Sieglinde//Amamus has flatly denied the allegation. Sources close to the matter said the council significantly lowered the bar for the CEO’s post. Particularly, the council...
…as northern homes turn into service stations ONGWEDIVA – Learners from the surrounding villages at Oshikango are reportedly dropping out of school and skipping lessons, turning to Ngungula, the booming fuel smuggling business. The aim is to generate income and sustain their families’ livelihoods. Ngungula is derived from the word ‘okungungula’, which is an Oshiwambo...
Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Darts Federation (NDF) has extended an urgent appeal to the corporate world for financial assistance to undertake their upcoming trip to Eswatini (Swaziland). The NDF is currently in camp preparing for the Region 5 Darts Championships, which will take place in the town of Matsapha from 27 to 31 August. The...